“Ashok Chakra” and “Param Vir Chakra” are awarded to those who display exceptional valor, courageous actions and self-sacrifice for the Nation. Havaldar Dada was the 63rd recipient of the “Ashok Chakra” award.
It has to be specially noted that Havaldar Dada was from Indian Army's Assam Regiment, hailing from a remote area of Arunachal Pradesh. Hangpan Dada in a brutal fight with the terrorists in extreme weather conditions of JK killed three and forced the fourth to flee, in the process he injured himself fatally.
Hangpan Dada is survived by his two young children and wife. It is our responsibility as citizens of India to spread his story on Social Media to inspire the current youth of India.